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Washington Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Brock Purdy's latest milestone: A new addition to the 49ers' family
Brock Purdy became the latest San Francisco 49ers star to join the fatherhood club. Purdy's wife Jenna gave birth to the couple's first child, Millie Joleen Purdy. Purdy left the team late last week for his daughter's birth before returning to practice on Sunday. Jenna Purdy announced the news of the couple's new daughter on Monday on social media that included a picture of her and Brock holding Millie Joleen with the caption: 'Life just became a whole lot sweeter.'
CBC
2 days ago
- General
- CBC
Left in a paper bag at birth, I've spent years looking for my birth mom to say: thank you
This First Person article is the experience of Sherwin Moscovitch, who lives in Regina. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ. I'd known for decades I'd been adopted. But around my 35th birthday, I was shocked to learn the real circumstances of my birth — that I was a baby who had been found abandoned in a car. My parents had told me I was adopted around the time I was five. It had never really bothered me as they'd been the best parents to me and my other adopted siblings. But over the years, being a curious guy, I'd thought about my birth parents quite often. When my adoptive father got sick in 1999, it got me thinking more seriously about trying to find my biological parents. Around the time of my 35th birthday in March, I was on a lunch break from work when the idea struck me to go to the library and see what was going on the day I was born. Since the library kept old newspapers, I thought I might find a birth announcement on or around that day would help me find my birth parents. It was worth a shot. As I rolled through each page of the newspaper microfiche, it didn't take long before I came upon a headline saying, "Baby found abandoned in car." The article explained that on a cool morning on March 23, 1964, a doctor who had been called into a Regina hospital for an emergency surgery was heading home. Upon opening his car's front door, he was bewildered to see a paper bag on the seat. Thinking someone was pulling a prank on him, he grabbed the bag. Inside was a newborn child. The child was wrapped in a blanket, wearing a diaper and had been put into the bag. What really struck me was the photo. I sat there stunned as I looked at it, the face so familiar to other baby photos of me. "That looks like me," I thought. I immediately drove to Social Services and showed the staff the photo I'd found at the library. They told me I was likely not the abandoned baby found in the hospital parking lot. Disappointed, I left the office and headed back to work. I'm not sure what happened after I left, but a few minutes later, I got a call asking me to come back. I knew instantly it was me. I was that abandoned baby. When I went back, staff put me in an office and told me the baby was indeed me. I then got a file that had the information on the incident. I went back to work stunned. It had taken 35 years, but I finally felt one step closer to learning my family history. I began contacting the people mentioned in the article, from the doctor who found me to the police officer that had been in charge of the investigation. While those were interesting conversations, they didn't bring me any closer to figuring out who my birth parents were nor did making my search public and heard as widely as possible across Canada. When DNA testing started becoming discussed as a more commonly used tool — with people saying they were having great success finding long-lost family — I figured this might be my chance. In 2016, I sent in my DNA sample to a company and almost immediately, I had matches. I couldn't believe it when I saw a message from someone saying I was her half brother. In fact, I had two half-siblings in Saskatchewan, and one of those half-siblings gave me my birth father's name and address. To my total shock, I learned he lived right in the same city as me. I jumped in my car and headed right over, knocking the door to see him. Just like when I saw my baby photo, I saw something of myself in his face. But his memory was not very good and he could not tell me who my birth mother was nor did he want any more to do with me. I'd been glad just to see him face-to-face, but what I'd always wanted was to find my birth mom — the person who carried me for nine months and who gave me a chance to be found. For 25 years, I've been looking for her. People ask me all the time what I would say to my birth mother if I did have the chance to talk to her. I just want to say thank you. If she hadn't left me in that doctor's car, my life as I know it would have been erased. I wouldn't be here if she hadn't cared to try and give me a chance at life, a chance to be raised by two loving adoptive parents and to have my own family now. If she's reading this now — thanks from the bottom of my heart. I'll keep hoping we meet so that someday, I can thank you in person.
Times
3 days ago
- General
- Times
Births, marriages and deaths: July 28, 2025
THOU wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16.11 (AV) Bible verses are provided by the Bible Society. DAWBER on 17th July 2025 to Pavan Amara and Alistair Dawber, a son, Nikhil Singh Joseph. HYDE on 14th July 2025 to Amy (née Parrish) and Edward, a daughter, Susannah Monica Lullu, sister to Marianne and Robert. Granddaughter to John, Marisa, Mark and Emma. BARTON Lt Cdr Paul MBE RN (Rtd) passed away peacefully on 6th July 2025, aged 85. Dearly loved and greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Stourbridge Crematorium on Thursday 7th August at 2.50pm. All welcome to attend. Donations gratefully accepted for the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity. All inquiries to H Porter & Sons Funeral Directors, 01384 395048. FARTHING Deirdre Moira (née McIlroy) on 17th July 2025, aged 94. Died peacefully in Winchester. Survived by Jonathan, Matthew, Philip and Cally. Funeral on Thursday 14th August at Basingstoke Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to St Michael's Hospice via CALMAN Professor Sir Kenneth KCB MD FRSE peacefully at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Glasgow, on 21st July, aged 83. He will be forever missed by his wife, Ann, his children, Andrew, Lynn and Susan, and his grandchildren, Grace and Brodie. The funeral service of thanksgiving for his fulfilling life as a friend, doctor, academic, poet and public servant will be held at Boclair Community Church, Rannoch Drive, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 2LD, on Friday 8th August at noon. No flowers. Donations to Parkinson's UK if desired. HAYS Mark Stormont on July 15th 2025 at home. Beloved husband of Charlotte and the late Ann Kelynack. Dear father, grandfather, brother and friend. Thanksgiving service at St Mary's Church, Linton, on Saturday September 20th at 2.30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers for Lewy Body Society c/o HJ Paintin, 43 High Street, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4HS. DE VOISEY Peter Dennis Charles died on 8th July 2025, aged 59. Peter, beloved husband, brother and uncle, will be greatly missed. Funeral will take place on 6th August at Amersham Crematorium at 1pm. Donations may be made to Headway Luton. LIPWORTH Bertrand Ivan. In cherished memory of Bertrand who died ten years ago today: 'You trod the golden path of youth then left the world and youth behind.' (John Buchan) *** Births, Marriages and DeathsTo book an announcement,please visit: help, please call 020 7782 7553)
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Guaynaa, Lele Pons welcome first child
Lele Pons has given birth to her and husband Guaynaa's first child, a baby girl named Eloísa. Pons (full name Eleonora Pons Maronese) and Guaynaa (real name Jean Carlos Santiago Pérez) shared the happy news on Instagram, confirming their daughter was born on 26 July. The post was accompanied by two images, the first of the parents holding their baby's foot, and the second showing them holding Eloísa's hand. Since announcing she was pregnant in March, influencer turned actor and singer Pons has kept her followers up to date on all things motherhood. In one of her latest posts, she shared images of her two non-pregnant friends soaking up the sun, drinking beers and jumping into the pool, while she fans herself in the shade, drinking a non-alcoholic beverage and carefully wading into the pool. Pons and Guaynaa first got together after collaborating on a single in 2020. The Puerto Rican singer popped the big question at the 2022 Tomorrowland festival in Belgium. "Guys, this is my beautiful girlfriend Lele Pons, and I want to ask her a quick question," Guaynaa said to the many thousands of fans in the audience. "I know what this means to you and how much you love Tomorrowland - Lele, will you marry me?" Amid tears of joy, the answer was "yes".
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Baby joy for Duke and Duchess of Westminster as couple announce birth of first child year on from society wedding of the year that starred Prince William as an usher
The Duke and Duchess of Westminster have joyfully announced the birth of their first child. Billionaire aristocrat Hugh Grosvenor and his wife Olivia confirmed they had welcomed a baby girl, a year after they got married in what was the society wedding of the year, starring Prince William as an usher. The happy couple also revealed their daughter had been named Cosima Florence Grosvenor. A spokesperson for the pair said: 'The Duke and Duchess of Westminster are thrilled to announce the birth of their baby daughter. 'Both the duchess and Cosima are doing well. 'The duke and duchess now look forward to spending this special time together as a family.' The duke is a close friend of princes William and Harry and is godfather to Prince George as well as reportedly Prince Archie. The Duke of Sussex agreed with Hugh, who is one of the UK's biggest landowners, that he would not attend his wedding last June amid a long-running feud with his brother. Once considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors, Hugh became an instant billionaire when he inherited his title and control of the historic Grosvenor Estate aged just 25, after his father died from a heart attack in 2016. His property company, Grosvenor Group, owns hundreds of acres of land in Mayfair and Belgravia, as well as major city centre developments such as Liverpool's One shopping centre. The duke donated £12.5 million to the UK's Covid relief effort in 2020, including funds for NHS Charities Together and for medical research and development. In April, the Duke and Duchess of Westminster joined Prince William and Prince George to cheer on Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League against Paris St Germain. It was their first public appearance after announcing they were expecting a baby. Hugh and Olivia showed their support, each wearing matching burgundy scarfs with Aston Villa emblazoned in white across the length of the neckwear. Earlier this year, a spokesman for the pair said: 'The Duchess is expecting a baby in the summer. The couple are delighted with the news and are very much looking forward to starting a family together.' The pair announced their engagement in April 2023, after being together for two years. They decided to marry at Chester Cathedral, before inviting around 400 guests including Princess Eugenie and TV producer Phil Redmond, to go to a lavish reception at the Grosvenor family seat, Eaton Hall, just outside Chester. The Duke paid for free ice cream, gelato and sorbet for Cheshire locals from three local independent cafes so they could join in the celebration. And a staggering 100,000 flowers - all paid for by the Duke - were planted throughout the city and donated to charity following the ceremony. No expense was spared as Olivia arrived at the Cathedral in a vintage 1930 8-litre Bentley owned by the Grosvenor estate. The bride's veil was designed by Emma Victoria Payne and featuring an embroidery design which incorporated floral motifs from her great-great-grandmother's veil from around 1880. Her dress was made by the same designer and she accessorised with blue shoes and the Faberge Myrtle Leaf Tiara made for Grosvenor brides to wear on their wedding day, which has been in the family since 1906.
